Can a new workout boost balance in teens with movement disabilities?

NCT ID NCT05865418

First seen Aug 17, 2026 ยท Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a new high-intensity exercise program is feasible and can improve dynamic balance and physical activity in adolescents with cerebral palsy or spina bifida. Participants will perform a series of exercises twice a week, with researchers measuring walking speed and balance before and after. The goal is to see if this training approach could be a practical way to enhance mobility and daily activity in this population.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A novel loaded high-intensity exercise training program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a practical exercise approach to improve mobility and daily physical activity in adolescents with cerebral palsy or spina bifida.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study (5 participants), so results may not apply broadly. The training is intense and may be challenging for some participants.

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Locations

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

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